Trying to complete the Universal Crossword crossword from January 6, 2026? The clue "Authentic" stumps many solvers, but we've found 15 possible answers. Our top solution is REAL (4 letters) with 99% confidence, determined by how often this answer has been used for this and related crossword clues.
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15 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
REAL
Authentic
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
99%
REAL
Authentic
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
99%
TRUELIFE
Authentic
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 25, 2022
99%
TRUELIFE
Authentic
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 25, 2022
50%
CANON
Official and authentic content
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
50%
CANON
Official and authentic content
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
50%
TRUEST
Most authentic
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2025
50%
TRUEST
Most authentic
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2025
50%
KEEPINGITREAL
Being authentic (... letters 6-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2024
50%
KEEPINGITREAL
Being authentic (... letters 6-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2024
50%
FORGED
Not authentic, in a way
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 24, 2023
50%
FORGED
Not authentic, in a way
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 24, 2023
50%
REALEST
Most authentic
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2022
50%
REALEST
Most authentic
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2022
50%
ERSATZ
Not authentic
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2018
50%
ERSATZ
Not authentic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2018
1%
BEYOURSELF
Advice about authenticity
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
BEYOURSELF
Advice about authenticity
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
IRIS
___ scan (biometric authentication option)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
IRIS
___ scan (biometric authentication option)
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
BEREAL
Plea for authenticity
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
1%
BEREAL
Plea for authenticity
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
1%
TRAINEDEYE
Art authenticator's asset
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
1%
TRAINEDEYE
Art authenticator's asset
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
1%
POSER
Inauthentic type
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 25, 2024
1%
POSER
Inauthentic type
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
1%
ASKANYONE
Request for multifactor authentication?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2023
1%
ASKANYONE
Request for multifactor authentication?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2023
1%
SMELLTEST
Common sense approach to determining authenticity
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2021
1%
SMELLTEST
Common sense approach to determining authenticity
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Authentic" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 15 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is REAL (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Authentic"?
The best answer for "Authentic" is REAL with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include TRUELIFE (8 letters).
Where has "Authentic" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 49 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 6, 2026.